Goldwater [Hardcover]

William H. Rentschler (Author), John S. McCain (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2000

There have been few politicians like Barry Goldwater, the godfather of modern conservatism. His outspoken candor, unquestioned integrity, and deep devotion to what was best for the country are definite contrasts to most of the political figures of today. This collection of exclusive anecdotes and personal stories brings the senator from Arizona to life and reveals the indelible mark he left on the political landscape of the 20th century and beyond.
-- This book will be on the shelves just in time for the upcoming presidential election -- the perfect gift for followers of conservative politics
-- Unlike most biographies, this is a taut, accessible collection of exclusive anecdotes and colorful stories from former presidents, fellow senators, and many others
-- At a time when political integrity is virtually an oxymoron, Goldwater comes across as a shining light to those who are turned off by today's political climate.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Contemporary Books (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809295563
• ISBN-13: 978-0809295562
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,862 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Encomium to Political Giant, November 17, 2000

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Steve Iaco (northern new jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Goldwater (Hardcover)

I happened to read this encomium to the late Senator Goldwater in the midst of the Presidential election imbroglio. Senator Goldwater's dignity, candor, courage and conviction stand in stark contrast with the crass self-interest of many of today's leaders, and their policy-by-poll approach to governance.

Barry Goldwater is one of the most misunderstood leaders of his generation . . . his consistently literal interpretation of the Constitution and unwavering fealty to the Rule of Law caricatured by a press with a penchant for oversimplification, and a viciously cut-throat LBJ political machine (aided by the Rockefeller wing of the GOP). It was only in the twilight of his life that this political giant was accorded the respect he deserves.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, provocative book on Barry Goldwater, September 29, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Goldwater (Hardcover)

This book is spectacular...it gives an in-depth view into the life of Barry Goldwater, one of the founders of conservatism in America. What an interesting look at his life and accomplishments. Wonderfully written!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Moving, emotion-evoking, September 28, 2000

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Sid Cato (Marshall, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Goldwater (Hardcover)

I found the book about the late, great Barry Goldwater engrossing and superbly written. I savored (awash in tears) every last page. This is the work of an author with immense talent and sensitivity -- even if the reader wasn't fond of the long-ago Republican presidential candidate, the outspoken senator from Arizona.